According to the statistical data released by the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE), in October 2010 the amount of foreign exchange settlement and sales by banks on behalf of clients amounted to USD125.3 billion and USD67.7 billion respectively. The surplus of foreign exchange settlement and sales amounted to USD57.6 billion.

During the month, foreign-related receipts and payments by domestic banks on behalf of clients amounted to USD166.4 billion and USD127.2 billion respectively.  The surplus of foreign-related receipts and payments reached USD39.2 billion.